Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 First sin and punishment
Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation of Jesus
Theologians have called it “Original Sin”, this feeling of curse or “bad karma” that seems inevitable in human nature. Matthew Fox says that before original sin came original blessing. These thoughts are the background against which to understand Jesus’ response to temptation. Together it is the story of bending human destiny. Where do you think human destiny needs some bending?